Lion kept as pet confiscated in Cambodia Posted by Anita Froneman on 29 June 2021 Tags:pet lion Phnom Penh coalition authorities along with NGO Wildlife Alliance have confiscated a pet lion on June 27 from a private home in the capital of Cambodia. According to Wildlife Alliance, the owner had removed the lion’s canine teeth and clipped his claws. “Such modifications can dramatically reduce wild cats’ quality of life,” the organisation said. The owner, a Chinese national, had allegedly raised the 18-month-old male lion from birth after illegally importing it. After being rescued by the team, the lion was transported to the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre (PTWRC) by the Cambodian Forestry Administration. An investigation was launched in April this year by the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, Police, Military Police, and Wildlife Alliance after the owner shared footage of him and the lion on social media. It is illegal to keep wildlife as pets in the country. Environment ministry spokesperson Neth Pheaktra said that images shared on TikTok showed the lion sitting on a driveway and being sprayed down with a hose as a young cub, reports the BBC. “People have no right to raise rare wildlife as pets,” he said. It is unclear what action the former owner will face. Pictures: Wildlife Alliance Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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